Yahoo – AFP,
January 9, 2018
Hyundai unveiled Monday a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle aimed at showcasing its newest technologies, bucking the all-electric trend of most rival automakers.
Hyundai unveiled Monday a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle aimed at showcasing its newest technologies, bucking the all-electric trend of most rival automakers.
The South
Korean manufacturer used the 201 Consumer Electronics Show to debut its Nexo, a
sport utility vehicle that uses voice commands, artificial intelligence and can
be transformed into an autonomous car.
"We
call this the next future utility vehicles," said Hyundai vice president
Ki-Sang Lee.
Hyundai
said it plans to sell the Nexo in California later this year, in a bet on
hydrogen even as many rivals turn to battery power.
The company
said it resolved a number of issues in developing the Nexo, including starts in
extreme cold weather and extending the range to nearly 600 kilometers (375
miles).
While a
handful of companies have showcased fuel cell technology, obstacles include the
lack of hydrogen stations and a low ratio of energy efficiency in producing
fuel.
"We
all understand that technological challenges and innovations are a never-ending
process that will continue until we realize a mobile society of maximum
convenience, zero accidents and no emissions," vice chairman Woong-chul
Yang.
To promote
its efforts in self-driving technology, Hyundai has formed a partnership with
Silicon Valley startup Aurora Innovation, headed by former Google car executive
Chris Urmson, who appeared at the media event.
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